Catering Manager

Thompson Hospitality • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Catering Manager to join our team. As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing catering events, ensuring the highest levels of guest satisfaction and successful event execution. Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to understand their event needs, preferences, and budget constraints, and assist in the creation of tailored event proposals. Work with the culinary team to design and customize menus that meet the client's requirements and align with the restaurant's offerings. Oversee all aspects of catering events, including staffing, logistics, equipment rentals, and vendor coordination. Maintain clear and prompt communication with clients to confirm event details, address concerns, and provide updates throughout the planning process. Create and manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure profitability while minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency. Lead catering events, ensuring that all elements are executed seamlessly, and guests receive exceptional service. Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and service standards to ensure consistency and adherence to restaurant policies. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Event Planning, or a related field is preferred. Previous experience in catering or event management is required, with a strong track record of successfully executing a variety of events. Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships effectively. Proficiency in event planning software and Microsoft Office applications. Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle challenging situations with professionalism. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules. Competitive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4% Short and Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school Who We Are: Thompson Hospitality is the nation's largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than thirty years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Event Planning, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in catering or event management is required, with a strong track record of successfully executing a variety of events.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships effectively.
• Proficiency in event planning software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle challenging situations with professionalism.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to understand their event needs, preferences, and budget constraints, and assist in the creation of tailored event proposals.
• Work with the culinary team to design and customize menus that meet the client's requirements and align with the restaurant's offerings.
• Oversee all aspects of catering events, including staffing, logistics, equipment rentals, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain clear and prompt communication with clients to confirm event details, address concerns, and provide updates throughout the planning process.
• Create and manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure profitability while minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
• Lead catering events, ensuring that all elements are executed seamlessly, and guests receive exceptional service.
• Monitor food and beverage quality, presentation, and service standards to ensure consistency and adherence to restaurant policies.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees